the rest...

easter morning 87'

simple questions simple answers...

i know you've heard me say this before:

at times i can feel God move in my heart much more plainly and clearly. i don't know if i would go as far to say the "best" is when He speaks and it is gentle and painless. sometimes i need to be broken before i'm humble enough to get on my knees and pray. twice this week i read the children's version of the Shorter Catechisms. once in a children's church email and once on goes on runs blog.

i don't think it is a coincidence that i read such simple questions and answers written to teach children about the True God. i don't have children, but i act like a child sometimes...it's been a looong week and so i'm thankful for God's tenderness - in speaking to me gently and teaching me in a way that is powerfully direct yet simple.

An Introduction to the Shorter Catechism

Q. 1. Who made you?
A. God.

Q. 2. What else did God make?
A. God made all things.

Q. 3. Why did God make you and all things?
A. For his own glory.

Q. 4. How can you glorify God?
A. By loving him and doing what he commands.

sometimes this is all i need to know.

love and peace to you all!
xo

2 corinthians 12:9-10
..."my grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness." Therefore I will boast all the more gladly of my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may rest upon me. 10For the sake of Christ, then, I am content with weaknesses, insults, hardships, persecutions, and calamities. For when I am weak, then I am strong.

(p.s. for more info on the catechisms see reformed.com)

sausage party at the surly girl (lol)

tongue? what?? lock and key?? party tricks!

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ok so let me just redeem myself after that title...

tonight was gc lady's night at the surly girl.

this (to me) is one of the "not so midwest" spots in columbus - they do exist (thank goodness).
menu includes plates like:

Spicy Peanut Butter and Banana Sandwich
Spicy Peanut Butter and fresh sliced bananas on toasted white bread with a side of mini marshmallows and chocolate milk. $5

Knife- And- Fork Chili "Dog" (*see photo)
Our Spicy traditional Italian sausage on a toasted hoagie, topped with tangy brown mustard, red onions, smoked cheddar and smothered in meat chili. Choose from meat or vegetarian. Served with a side of Fritos. $8

House Pizza - Crumbled gorgonzola, 6 cheese mix, dried cranberries, red onions and pecans over our thin crust. Drizzled with balsamic vinaigrette.

(SA) just before the waiter placed katy's meal in front of her (*refer back to photo) HE shouts out SAUSAGE PARTY!? now you can just imagine the looks that went around the table of girls. i mean COME ON! that's pretty funny especially when it is directed at a table of christian women.

(AAR) to the waiter's credit there is a special that they serve sometimes called "the sausage party" as he explained later. (what it is exactly i have no idea... do i really want to know?)

blah blah blahhhh!

to my point: really there are two reasons i posted this picture tonight

a#1.) one simple sentence - read comment from 1-31-07!!!! seriously!!!!

b#2.) i don't think i have ever stated my "what i love about katy d." list so here it goes:

lets just start with every picture i have ever posted of miss katy d. every last one captures her bright, silly, and uninhibited personality. she is herself and that is perfectly wonderful.

sometimes we have to pass a pen or a cell phone or some object to be able to have a conversation. (we both like to talk...at the same time).

she only takes cream in her coffee (skim what?)

she has a key to my house.
she uses it.

she is incredibly talented,
incredibly sensitive,
incredibly tough!

she's A.D... what?

she continues to help me unpack not only my house, but my heart and my life.

she has a desire to seek god's will in her life.

she is confident.
she is humble.

she cries.
and has a contagious laugh.

she gives tough love.

she doesn't tell you what you want to hear.
she tells you what you need to hear.

she calls...ALL THE TIME!

her servant heart is just bursting at the seams. it spills into my life and i reap the benefits.

she shares AND she listens.

and i could keep going on and on, but it's late...and i don't want this list to go too deep into her head. so i'll end on this for now:

she makes a wonderful friend and even better sister. i know she will make a wonderful mother.

BFF
love ya!

ps-if you would like to see more of katy d. see links below:
http://teeshirtsinnyc.blogspot.com/2006_08_01_archive.html
http://teeshirtsinnyc.blogspot.com/2006_02_01_archive.html
http://teeshirtsinnyc.blogspot.com/2006_01_01_archive.html

pps-chat slang - inside joke. (lol) i need to "GAL"